A general is nothing without his army - or, in this case - the SCP Foundation is nothing
without the multitude of highly specialized Mobile Task Forces that enact their will at
the drop of a hat.
Over the past few months, we’ve managed to observe the awesome, fictional sci-fi-
horror multiverse of the SCP Foundation through a very wide lens - but as we’ve explored
further, we’ve focused on the smaller, more nuanced intricacies of its canonical body.
There are many, many moving parts to the SCP Foundation - and the most fascinating of those
cogs are these guys - so, in that case - I guess we better take a look.
Hello horror fans - what’s going on, and once again, welcome back to the scariest channel
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As per usual, I’ll be your horror host Jack Finch - as today, we curiously take a look
at the Top 5 Mobile Task Forces In The SCP Foundation.
Roll the clip.
For the curious amongst you, that clip was from 2005’s Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis
- which is an absolutely terrible film, but also - it’s perhaps the only instance in
which an armed squadron of police is actually competent when facing down a horde of ravenous
zombies.
Because usually, they just flail around doing nothing - don’t they, and then get eaten
alive by the living dead.
Good job fictional police.
But also - it leads us to a very important point.
All of the mobile task forces in the SCP Foundation are incredibly competent institutions - so,
let’s find out why.
Kicking off at Number 5 - Epsilon-6 (Codename: Village Idiots)
No matter what secretive, highly specialised missions the Foundation’s MTF’s carry
out across the planet - there are inevitably always going to be some unwitting public witnesses.
It just comes with the territory really.
Whether it’s an old, alcoholic farmer out in his field that swears he just saw SCP-682
flying past the moon - or a young family driving down a freeway when suddenly SCP-096 bolts
in front of their family five-door saloon - the underappreciated Mobile Task Force Epsilon-6,
codenamed Village Idiots - are the group that the Foundation calls in when things get a
little messy out in suburbia.
Inevitably, any containment breach in a highly populated area garners the need to keep a
lid on things.
As the record states, Epsilon-6 specialize in the investigation, containment, and subsequent
cleanup of anomalies in rural and suburban environments.
One of their most widely successful documented cases, was their work with SCP-2480 - an extra-dimensional
anomaly located around the ancient Bodfel Manor - in a small coastal town in Massachusetts
with a population of 9000 residents.
Epsilon-6 quickly descended on the town, after Bodfel Manor became the site of a grizzly
incident involving a Neo-Sarkic Cult known as Adytums Wake - infiltrating the community,
where they still remain to this day just in case the fanatical-flesh cult decides to show
up again.
Better safe than sorry.
Swinging in at Number 4 - Beta-7 (Codename: Maz Hatters)
Talking about cleanups - for those of you that are astute scholars of the SCP Foundation,
you may have noticed that things often get incredibly, incredibly messy - especially
when you’re dealing with horrifying, grotesque anomalous entities that have a tendency of
leaking their inorganic matter all over the place - or you know, incurable prion diseases
floating around in a picturesque woodland.
Which is never good.
Essentially, Beta-7 are the Foundation’s version of The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
As the record states, Mobile Task Force Beta-7 - Codenamed: Maz Hatters - specialize in the
acquisition and containment of anomalies exhibiting extreme biological, chemical or radiological
hazards - as well as the rapd containment and cleanup of areas affected by these horrifying
anomalies.
Perhaps Beta-7’s most infamous operation, was with their containment of SCP-008, an
incurable, 100% lethal prion-disease that is transmitted through bodily fluids.
One of it’s most grizzly outbreaks was at Happy Acres Youth Camp - an outdoor wilderness
experience in the mountainous regions of Wyoming.
Well, Beta-7 were the first people on sight - but by the end of it, the entire camp was
infected by SCP-008.
It’s one hell of a read, we’ll leave a link for you below.
Next up at Number 3 - Zeta-9 (Codename: Mole Rats)
Now, unfortunately for some - a lot of the wet work in the SCP Foundation involves many
of its bravest operatives having to bite the bullet and poke their heads in places that
no one else wants to poke.
Well, as their codename suggests - Mobile Task Force Zeta-9 specializes in the investigation,
exploration, and containment of underground or enclosed areas that exhibit anomalous phenomena,
particularly those with inconsistent topography or unstable spacetime.
Essentially, these are the guys that the Foundation calls in when a rift in space time appears
out of nowhere - and they’re like - hey, you better jump on in guys.
Now - it’s a thankless job, but someone's gotta do it - and as comes with the territory,
Mobile Task Force Zeta-9 has some of the highest number of operatives that are registered as
MIA - or much more tragically, just straight up swallowed whole by an anomalous entity
- tentacles and all.
It’s not only space-time anomalies that they’re willing to plunge down into though
- pretty much anything lurking beneath the ocean is at the responsibility of Mole Rats
- and one of their most terrifying operations involved SCP-455, an infinite shipwreck that
has never been fully explored - and Zeta-9 have already lost more operatives to it than
they’d like to admit.
Yeah, it’s a tough job.
Coming in at Number 2 - Epsilon-11 (Codename: Nine Tailed Fox)
And yeah, you were just waiting for these guys, weren’t you?
For fans of the SCP Containment Breach video game, the phrase - Mobile Task Force Unit
Epsilon-11, designated Nine-Tailed Fox has entered the facility - will have a certain
sense of resonance, to say the least - and heralds a moment where you know things are
about to get really, really, really bad.
Nine Tailed Fox are the guys that the 05 Council calls in when anomalous excrement hits the
proverbial fan - and they’re perhaps one of the most competent MTF’s in the entire
canon of the SCP Foundation.
As the record states, Epsilon-11 handles internal security for the SCP Foundation, under oversight
by Mobile Task Force Alpha-1.
They are a special ops force deployed to Foundation Sites when standard protocols fail and multiple
breaches are imminent.
And because of that - pretty much all of their operations are classified.
Essentially, whenever a Foundation site falls into utter anomalous chaos during a containment
breach, they send in Nine Tailed Fox to make sure nothing gets out - and while they may
be unequivocally the most badass operative force that the Foundation has in their arsenal,
they’re also completely horrifying - because they’ll go to any lengths to make sure their
mission is a success.
They are comprised of nine veteran squad members that are unrivaled in their respective fields
- and these guys don’t even flinch when staring down entities such as SCP-682 or SCP-173
- because they’re capable enough to know, in that respect - if they blink - they’re
done for.
The term XK-Class extinction event is terrifying enough in the SCP Foundation - but the phrase
uttered afterwards, musters an equal level of fear - Nine-Tailed Fox has entered the
facility.
And finally, at our Number 1 spot - Alpha-1 - (Codename: Red Right Hand)
Because there is one operative task force that Epsilon-11 answers to - and it’s these
guys, Mobile Task Force Alpha-1 - Codename Red Right Hand.
It’s interesting to note that at one point in time - Alpha-1 were the Foundation’s
way of acting outside of the realms of ethical operations, and they were created by the 05
Council as a means to enact their will without tarnishing the Foundation’s already questionable
reputation.
However, in 1948, Alpha-1’s most competent and trusted operatives committed an unpredicted
act of betrayal against the Foundation, splintering off and forming the now infamous Chaos Insurgency.
Despite that though, the 05 Council had enough foresight to keep their most capable Mobile
Task Force in operation - because only the Foundation’s best are ordered to keep tabs
on the most terrifying anomalous entities in containment.
Because of the nature of that though, it comes with the territory that pretty much nothing
is known about them.
As the record states, Mobile Task Force Alpha-1 are a group of highly specialized operatives
that report directly to the 05 Council and is used in situations that require the strictest
operational security.
The task force consists of the Foundation’s best and most loyal operatives - and any further
information regarding Alpha-1 is classified Level 5.
So, in that case - I suppose we better get ready for a heavy dose of amnestics.
Wait a minute - what was I saying again?
Well, I suppose that’s all we’ve got time for in today’s video.
So there we have it, our list for the Top 5 Mobile Task Forces In The SCP Foundation
- what do you guys think?
Let us know your thoughts down in the comment section below, as well as any of your own
choice picks from the SCP Foundation.
Before we depart though, let’s take a quick look at some of your more creative comments
from over the past few days.
First up, Hardene3f7 says --
SCP is really cool!
Thanks Top 5 and especially Jack!
Your knowledge of the organization is so unbelievable!
You the man!
-- and hey Hardene3f7 - that’s incredibly kind of you, glad that you’re enjoying our
recent SCP based content.
And really, my knowledge of the SCP Foundation is literally a tiny drop in an endless, endless
ocean of information.
There’s too much to it to ever be any kind of expert - but it’s fun nonetheless.
Cheers buddy!
-- and finally, Random Gamer says --
I love the video.
Could you maybe make a Top 5 most interesting MTF?
-- Well, what a strange coincidence Random Gamer!
There you go buddy, hope you enjoyed it.
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